Thurston County Chamber Forum The Future of Higher Education with Saint Martin’s University President Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D.February 8, 11:30amJennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D., president of Saint Martin’s University, will keynote the Thurston Chamber’s February Forum. She will share national trends of challenges and opportunities for the higher education sector and provide an update on the state of […]

HaHaPalooza 2023:  A Comedy Showcase with Rocky LaPorteFebruary 10, 7:30pmRocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the country, and he just recently appeared on season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and was the featured […]

Kaleidoscope 2023 Theatre CompetitionFebruary 10 – 12The Washington State Community Theatre Association (WSCTA) will present Kaleidoscope 2023, a festival of theatre from across Washington State. Hosted by Tacoma Little Theatre and sponsored by the WSCTA and the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) as part of their biennial theatre competition, the festival will bring performing companies […]

The Black History Month Culture and Arts Festival February 11, noon – 5pmCelebrate Black History and enjoy arts from around the world performed by award winning groups from the Puget Sound area. There is Theatre, Dance, Music and Art with audience participation, hands-on activities and two new exhibits.Performing groups include– Book-It Repertory Theatre–  Zambuko Marimba Band–  […]

She Bends Redefining Neon LegacyOpens February 11 through Fall 2023She Bends explores the evolution of the neon trade from commercial signage to fine art as the practitioners of these skills become younger and more diverse.Redefining Neon Legacy features women and gender-expansive artists of historically under-represented communities in neon alongside the women who taught them.The exhibition […]

Family Fashion FestFebruary 11, 11am – 4pmFree!View our new exhibit, featuring fashions from the White River Valley Museum, use fashions from the past to design your own fashions and accessories, and join in the fashion show!White River Valley Museum918 H St SE, Auburn253.288.7433, wrvmuseum.org

Love at the ZooFebruary 11 & 12, 9am – 3:30pmWatch animals get enrichments like heart shaped ice treats, bamboo hearts, whipped cream, watermelon and more!Hearts Galore – hunt for oversized valentine’s and unlock animal secrets.Zoo-Themed Valentines Await to download or print.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarim5400 N Pearl St, Tacomapdza.org/event

Wild Valentine’s Weekend at Northwest TrekFebruary 11 & 12, 9:30am – 3pmFeel the love! Come spend Feb. 11 & 12 at Northwest Trek for a truly wild date! Watch animals enjoy Valentine-themed enrichments, participate in an interactive scavenger hunt, and more!Two kids 12 or under are FREE with each paid adult general admission when purchased […]

Run Your Bundts Off 5KFebruary 12Join us for this fun 5K at the beautiful Bradley Lake Park. First 200 registrants will receive a yummy Bundtlet.Help us raise money and awareness for Colon Rectal Cancer. Raffle basket with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Colon Cancer research.Bradley Lake Park531 31st Ave SE, Puyallupregister:  2023 — […]

South Puget Sound Community College Music Department ConcertMarch 14, 7:30pmThe SPSCC Jazz Band, joined by the Ali Jackson Trio, presents an evening concert featuring both large-group and small-group ensembles from SPSCC performing selections showcasing songs to help you swing into spring!Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main StageSouth Puget Sound College2011 Mottman Rd SW, […]

Classical Tuesdays Presents Love Songs across the Centuries and Continents Soprello (soprano Allison Pohl and cellist Alistair MacRae) in ConcertFebruary 14, 7pmSoprello’s Concert of Love Songs will include works by Purcell, Bach, Mozart, and Schumann, some modern works, and arrangements by Soprello.Free. Masks Recommended.Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma2306 N 30th St, Tacoma/classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com/

Northwest Flower & Garden FestivalFebruary 15-19, Wednesday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-6pmSpring Vibes only is this year’s theme. The five-day event will feature stunning display gardens, more than 90 seminar presentations, educational and interactive attractions, shopping in our Marketplace, and more. And be sure to visit the Plant Market.Seattle Convention Center705 Pike St, Seattlegardenshow.com